Found on a frozen lake, she waits in jail with her ‘ghosts,’ unable to pay $500

The growth of Maine's jail population has been driven not by an increase in people serving sentences for crimes but an increase in the number of prisoners like this woman who are being held prior to their conviction.

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Ask a Trooper: Why are muffler laws not enforced?

Question: I see vehicles with straight pipes, motorcycles with straight pipes and hear many others that sound as if they have no muffler. If the law is there why is

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10 candidates vying for 5 spots on Pennsbury school board

Four incumbents and six newcomers are on the ballot for the May 21 primary.

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The reason why Scottie Pippen is divorcing wife Larsa

NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen surprised pop culture when he raced to the county courthouse to file for divorce from his wife of 19 years, Larsa. But what was not known at the time was the source…

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Soon-to-be released child rapist’s face made public

The face of convicted child rapist Cho Doo-soon, whose brutal rape of an 8-year-old girl in 2008 shocked the South Korean public, was revealed on a TV program Wednesday amid growing concerns over his upcoming release. (MBC)Public broadcaster MBC released a photo of Cho, who is due to be released from prison Dec. 13 next year, during a program that aired Wednesday afternoon. It was the first time Cho’s face was r...

Funeral services have been scheduled for Layne Chesney, 16, at Westside Church Friday.

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Great taxidermy tips for fish mounts

Just from the bite, you can tell it’s a good one, far more aggressive than previous strikes of the day. The bend in your rod and the screaming drag indicate this fish has some shoulders.And all at once, the possibilities are flying through your head: Is this my personal best? Maybe even a state record?After a moment that seemed to take years, the big brute finally tires and is brought boat-side, where it’s quickly netted and welcomed aboard.The boat erupts in high fives and smiles, but the behemoth flopping around on the deck is likely already jeopardizing the quality of the mount you might seek from your local professional taxidermist.